Artificial Intelligence, MSE

The online Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (MSE-AI Online) graduate-level program enables students with a computer science background to keep up and ahead of industry demand by exploring algorithms for knowledge-based agents, large language models, natural language processing, and deep learning. MSE-AI Online allows students from around the world to benefit from the research and teaching expertise of Penn’s world-renowned experts. While studying from the comfort of home, students take part in assignments that engage real-world tools and environments.

Curriculum 

Requirements
Core Courses7
Either CIS 5550 Internet and Web Systems or the new GPU Programming course, but not both, must be taken as one of the 7 core courses.
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing
Machine Learning for Data Science
Statistics for Data Science
Principles of Deep Learning
Internet and Web Systems
GPU Computing for Machine Learning Systems
Technology Ethics and the Legal Landscape
Technical Electives2
If you take eight core courses, one can be used to fulfill a technical elective requirement.
Select 2 CU from the following:
Computer Vision & Computational Photography
Networked Systems
Or one of the Core Courses
Free Elective1
Any online EAS/CIS/ESE course or 1
Digital Health 2
Total Course Units10
1

See Penn Engineering Online course catalog

2

HCIN 6022 should only be taken as an elective if students plan to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Health Care and Technology from the Perelman School of Medicine. All SEAS students entering the Graduate Certificate in Health Care and Technology must take this course as part of their degree studies. SEAS students taking this course for credit in an engineering degree must complete a final project focused on an area of computer science.


The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.